This 198-mile drive from Marmet to Weirton, West Virginia, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 67% of the journey on interstates and major roads, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $32, it's an economical option for a single day of exploration within the Southeast region of WV. The drive offers a practical way to cover ground without needing an overnight stay, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99 miles from Marmet, WV
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 77
78.7 mi
1h 24m
SR 7
34.1 mi
44m
North State Rt. 2
22.4 mi
27m
2nd Street
16.9 mi
19m
State Route 2
11.7 mi
13m
Emerson Avenue
5 mi
5m
Wells Street
5 mi
5m
Maccorkle Avenue
4.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 77
— 78.7 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marmet, WV and Weirton, WV.
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Start on WV 61
4.5 mi·7 min·Maccorkle Avenue
2
Continue on WV 61
2.3 mi·3 min·MacCorkle Avenue Southeast
3
Turn right onto 36th Street Southeast
0.2 mi·20 sec·36th Street Southeast
4
Continue on Kanawha City Bridge
0.2 mi·18 sec·Kanawha City Bridge
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North
6
Merge onto I 64; I 77
2.5 mi·3 min·I 64; I 77
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77
1.9 mi·2 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: ParkersburgUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77
77 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 77
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
9
Take the exit onto WV 2
0.4 mi·47 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
10
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
136 ft·3 sec·WV 2
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
11
Continue on WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Emerson Avenue
12
Continue on WV 2
12 mi·13 min·State Route 2
13
Continue on WV 2
17 mi·19 min·2nd Street
14
Turn right onto WV 2
5.0 mi·5 min·Wells Street
15
Continue on WV 2
4.3 mi·4 min·Vine Street
16
Continue on WV 2
2.0 mi·2 min·3rd Street
17
Continue on WV 2
1.3 mi·1 min·North State Route 2
18
Continue on WV 2
22 mi·27 min·North State Rt. 2
19
Turn left onto WV 2 Spur
0.4 mi·30 sec·12th Street
20
Continue on SR 872
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 872
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
22
Continue on SR 7
34 mi·44 min·SR 7
23
Turn left onto Slack Street
519 ft·14 sec·Slack Street
24
Turn right onto South 4th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·South 4th Street
25
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.3 mi·38 sec·Franklin Avenue
26
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North 7th Street
27
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
28
Merge onto US 22
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Memorial Bridge
29
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2
2.6 mi·5 min·WV 2
Exit 2Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
30
Arrive at destination
WV 2
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 56 minute duration, departing Marmet in the morning will comfortably get you to Weirton well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have considerable flexibility to decide when and where to take a break, though it's wise to fuel up before you leave Marmet. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 78.7 miles on I-77, so plan your refreshment stop accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $32 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fuel strategy for this single-day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99 miles from Marmet, WV, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 44 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weirton, WV than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marmet, WV so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marmet, WV
This is one driving day of about 198 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Marmet, WV.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 77 for about 78.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 195.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.3 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West, I 77 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 West, I 77 North
7
9.9 mi into trip|~14m in|I 77
Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
5
11.8 mi into trip|~17m in|I 77
Keep slight left at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 77 North: Parkersburg
6
89 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North Parkersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WV 2 North, WV 68 South: Vienna, North P...
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195.5 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|WV 2
Keep slight right at fork onto WV 2 toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward WV 2 North: Downtown Weirton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.96 one way
$61.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$33.85
$67.71
premium
$4.70
$36.65
$73.29
diesel
$5.61
$43.72
$87.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.4
0
$20.79
$9.50
Efficient EV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
EV Truck/SUV
79.2
0
$27.72
$12.67
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Marmet, WV
Night
in Marmet on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weirton, WV
Night
in Weirton on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 198-mile journey, with 67% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 78.7 miles on I-77, offering a period of consistent travel. While the profile suggests a dominant highway experience, be prepared for some transitions as you navigate SR 7 and North State Rt. 2. This mix means you'll experience both the steady pace of interstate driving and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.7 mi on I 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 77 and SR 7. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 198 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
843 ft610 ft
Total Climb
542 ft
Total Descent
399 ft
Highest Point
843 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
233 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Marmet, WV to Weirton, WV, road signs begin pointing toward Parkersburg along the way.
Parkersburg
88.7 mi in|~1h 39m|via WV 2
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 198 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.7 miles on I 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Weirton, WV before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WV can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 77): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Weirton, WV, but most travelers stay overnight.
